Alessandro Mendini Dry Bars

Italian, 1931-2019

Alessandro Mendini was born in Milan in 1931. Through his work as an architect, designer, journalist, theorist and publisher, Mendini helped establish the Italian design sensibility on a global scale with a particular focus on neo-modern, avant-garde design as well as the crossover between art, design and architecture.

Mendini’s influential work spanned the arenas of graphics, furniture, interiors, architecture, stage design, writing and painting. He graduated from the Polytechnic University of Milan in 1959, and he began his career at the studio of artist-designer Marcello Nizzoli. He went on to become the publisher of the popular magazines Casabella (1970–76), Modo and Domus (each 1979–85).

In 1979, Mendini joined Ettore Sottsass and Michele de Lucchi as a partner at Studio Alchimia, a harbinger of the Memphis Group before he cofounded Domus Academy in 1982. In 1989, he and his brother Francesco established their architectural practice, Atelier Mendini, in Milan, where he worked until his death in February 2019. In recognition of his outstanding body of work, Mendini was awarded the Compasso d’Oro twice, in 1979 and 1981. He was also honored by the Architectural League of New York, made Chevalier des Arts et Lettres in France, and, in 2014, he was awarded the European Prize for Architecture.

Mendini’s work is included in the permanent collections of the Metropolitan Museum and the Museum of Modern Art in New York and the Centre Pompidou in Paris, among others.

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(Biography provided by STUDIO CADMIUM)

Creator: Alessandro Mendini

Zanotta Edizioni Mikiolone Bar Cabinet in Lacquered Wood by Alessandro Mendini

$61,864Sale Price / item|20% Off

Zanotta Edizioni Mikiolone Bar Cabinet in Lacquered Wood by Alessandro Mendini

By Alessandro Mendini, Zanotta

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Zanotta Edizioni Mikiolone Bar Cabinet in Lacquered Wood by Alessandro Mendini Nine originals, numbered and signed. Wooden frame lacquered in various colours. Legs in turned wood ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Alessandro Mendini Dry Bars

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Wood

Cantaride Bar Cabinet by Alessandro Mendini for Zanotta, Italy, 1980s

$14,000

Cantaride Bar Cabinet by Alessandro Mendini for Zanotta, Italy, 1980s

By Zanotta, Alessandro Mendini

Located in Antwerp, BE

Designed and signed by Italian architect and designer Alessandro Mendini for Zanotta in 1988, the Cantaride Bar-Cabinet is a rare piece from the iconic 1980s Memphis era. The cabinet...

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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alessandro Mendini Dry Bars

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Wood

"Perf" Bar Cabinet in Varnished Steel by Moroso for Diesel

$1,562 / item

H 66.9 in W 31.5 in D 11.4 in

"Perf" Bar Cabinet in Varnished Steel by Moroso for Diesel

By Moroso, Diesel Creative Team 1

Located in Brooklyn, NY

"Perf" is a bar cabinet, designed by Diesel Creative Team and manufactured by Moroso, in varnished steel black mat, with doors in varnished steel available in these colors: copper, b...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Alessandro Mendini Dry Bars

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Steel

Bar Cabinet by Gio Frigerio, Italy 1970s

$11,800

H 42.5 in W 60.75 in D 21.75 in

Bar Cabinet by Gio Frigerio, Italy 1970s

By Frigerio

Located in New York, NY

Bar cabinet by Gio Frigerio. Red lacquer doors and mirrored interior. Makers label affixed to back.

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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Alessandro Mendini Dry Bars

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Glass, Lacquer

Bronze Mirrored Bar Cabinet by Ello

$3,680

H 50.5 in W 36.25 in D 20.5 in

Bronze Mirrored Bar Cabinet by Ello

By Ello Furniture

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A two-part mirrored cabinet on chest, perfect for a bar. Two mirrored doors above three mirrored drawers with modern inset brass campaign handles, on a brass base with brass sides. G...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Alessandro Mendini Dry Bars

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Brass

Modern Liquor Bar Cabinet, By Peter Harrison. Industrial Metal Concrete and Wood

$13,100 / item

H 42 in W 60 in D 12 in

Modern Liquor Bar Cabinet, By Peter Harrison. Industrial Metal Concrete and Wood

By Peter Harrison

Located in Middle Grove, NY

The Tangent liquor cabinet is a modern storage unit sized for alcohol, but useful for much more. It features gently curved aluminium doors which c...

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Early 2000s American Modern Alessandro Mendini Dry Bars

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Concrete, Aluminum, Stainless Steel

Mid-Century Folding Bar Cabinet, Italy circa 1950s

$7,800Sale Price|20% Off

H 25 in W 33 in D 13 in

Mid-Century Folding Bar Cabinet, Italy circa 1950s

Located in New York, NY

An Italian modernist folding bar cabinet. Bar folds open in the middle and is finished on all sides to be free standing. Mahogany, teak, patinated...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alessandro Mendini Dry Bars

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Mahogany

Danish Viking Bar Cabinet

$6,500

H 56.5 in W 17.75 in D 13 in

Danish Viking Bar Cabinet

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

A very unusual, hand painted bar cabinet, as a Danish Viking, made in Italy. Striking naive/modern style, humorous and direct. The back is finished and ...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alessandro Mendini Dry Bars

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Midcentury Extravagant Bar Cabinet by Umberto Mascagni, 1950s

$4,273Sale Price|20% Off

H 37.41 in W 29.53 in D 15.75 in

Midcentury Extravagant Bar Cabinet by Umberto Mascagni, 1950s

By Umberto Mascagni

Located in Rome, IT

This fancy bar cabinet designed in Italy by Umberto Mascagni .This piece features a cream colored vinyl with anodized aluminium and centered by colorful Italian landscape prints. An ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Alessandro Mendini Dry Bars

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Wood

"Times" Extendable Bar Cabinet by Torbjørn Afdal in Rosewood

$5,750

H 35.44 in W 30.32 in D 16.54 in

"Times" Extendable Bar Cabinet by Torbjørn Afdal in Rosewood

By Mellemstrands Møbelfabrik, Torbjørn Afdal

Located in Dronten, NL

Rare and practical bar cabinet model Times designed by Torbjørn Afdal and produced by Mellemstrands Møbelfabrik in Norway. Exceptional piece in beautiful all original condition. To...

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1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Alessandro Mendini Dry Bars

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Brass

Italian Dry Bar Cocktail Cabinet

$8,900

H 56 in W 30 in D 10 in

Italian Dry Bar Cocktail Cabinet

Located in Hanover, MA

Late 1940's/early 1950's Italian dry bar, martini cabinet with inlaid fruit wood marquetry, tapering rectangular top and drop front attributed to Osvaldo Borsani.. Inside back has be...

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1950s Italian Vintage Alessandro Mendini Dry Bars

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Wood

Unique J.C. Mahey Black Lacquered Brass Bar Cabinet Counter 1970s

$17,843Sale Price|50% Off

H 46.07 in W 106.3 in D 27.96 in

Unique J.C. Mahey Black Lacquered Brass Bar Cabinet Counter 1970s

By Jean Claude Mahey, Romeo Paris

Located in Paris, IDF

A unique bar for a standout look. This rare piece was designed by Jean-Claude Mahey in the 1970s for Maison Romeo Paris, and displays all the trademark glam of the French seventies period. Brass and black lacquer are used in large, chunky blocks for a powerful impact, with nice curves on each side. From a distance, the piece seems to sparkle. There are 3 large storage spaces in the back, with enough room for a small fridge, ice machine...

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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Alessandro Mendini Dry Bars

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Cocktail Bar Cabinet by Osvaldo Borsani, Italy

$29,900

H 68.75 in W 107.5 in D 19 in

Mid-Century Modern Cocktail Bar Cabinet by Osvaldo Borsani, Italy

By Osvaldo Borsani

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A vintage Mid-Century modern Italian two-part cocktail bar cabinet with an elevated top made of hand crafted polished Rosewood and Walnut, designed most likely by Osvaldo Borsani in ...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Alessandro Mendini Dry Bars

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Metal, Brass

Italian modern black wood corner cabinet with wheels shelf and bottle rack 1980s

$684

H 27.56 in W 20.87 in D 20.87 in

Italian modern black wood corner cabinet with wheels shelf and bottle rack 1980s

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian modern black wood corner cabinet with wheels, shelf and bottle rack bar, 1980s. Corner cabinet on wheels, in black painted wood, with triangular base with rounded corners. It...

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1980s Italian Modern Vintage Alessandro Mendini Dry Bars

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Questions About Alessandro Mendini Dry Bars

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1stDibs ExpertJanuary 10, 2025
Alessandro Mendini is famous for his designs and writings. Through his work as an architect, designer, journalist, theorist and publisher, Mendini helped establish the Italian design sensibility on a global scale with a particular focus on neo-modern, avant-garde design as well as the crossover between art, design and architecture. His work is included in the permanent collections of the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Museum of Modern Art in New York and the Centre Pompidou in Paris, among others. Explore a collection of Alessandro Mendini furniture on 1stDibs.